Travel Between the Two Valleys

Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle


Between the hours of 8am and 2:30pm Friday-Sunday, you can take the free Palisades Tahoe Express Shuttle between The Village at Palisades Tahoe and the Alpine Lodge. At Palisades, the shuttle picks up and drops off across from Coffeebar. At Alpine, the shuttle picks up and drops off in front of the breezeway.

Connect to Tahoe City

TART Connect Shuttle Service

TART Connect is a free regional shuttle that will take you between Palisades Tahoe and Tahoe City in the evenings. Download the app and summon the shuttle like you would any other ride service. Photo courtesy of TART.


TART Connect Information

Tahoe Area Regional Transit

Free TART Bus


TART Buses are a free public transport option that connects Palisades Tahoe with the rest of the region. They typically run on an hourly schedule in the winter and will pick up or drop off from the Clock Tower building near The Village at Palisades Tahoe.


Full TART Schedule & Information


Navigating North Lake Tahoe

Tips for what to expect when driving around the region


How do you get here from the airport? How far is it from Palisades Tahoe to Truckee? How close is Lake Tahoe? What do I do when it is snowing? We've got all the answers for you in our guide to getting around the North Lake Tahoe Region.


Read the Guide

Travel Across the Two MountainsThe Base to Base Gondola Connecting Palisades & Alpine


Instead of driving or taking a shuttle between our two base areas, you will now be able to take a 16-minute gondola ride, complete with stunning views of the surrounding Tahoe area. Our two legendary mountains are now united for your convenience. Now closed for the 2022/23 season.


Discover the Base to Base Gondola


Travel Around in Each Valley


Mountaineer Shuttle Service has ended for the 2022/23 season.

The Mountaineer is an on-demand shuttle service in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, with evening service between valleys. With Mountaineer you can expect door-to-door transportation with 7-minute average wait times. Download the app, request a ride, and leave the driving to Mountaineer – it’s free, convenient, and good for the environment!



View Mountaineer Schedule

Get to Alpine from the West Shore

The free Sherwood Shuttle has ended for the 2022/23 season.


The Sherwood Shuttle operates on Saturdays and Sundays. Park in the lot at Sunnyside Resort on the west shore and jump on our free shuttle that will take you to the Sherwood chair at Alpine. The first shuttle leaves at 8:30am. A ticket, pass, or pre-purchased ticket confirmation is required.

Full Shuttle Details

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